Tag: comedy
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A Stitch of Comedy
It was a comfortable three weeks beyond my annual ironing day when I discovered that one of my five shirts was missing a button. Steamed, I grudgingly set about to undertake the dreaded process of repair – finding time and a spare button, scissors, needle and thread. After what seemed like an eternity, I secured […]
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A Sip of Comedy
Today, under the burden of inflation, everyone is trying to save money. In fact, I’ve gone as far as to stop washing my coffee cup! As a result, it’s become very stained. Yet, looking at the bright side of things, I’m now only making coffee half as often – every other day, I simply fill […]
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A Glass of Sand
I’ve heard it said before, that, I’m so hungry that I could eat a horse! However, to this day I’ve not heard anyone exclaim, I’m so thirsty that I could drink a glass of sand! Not particularly thirst-quenching, I guess. However, you can still enjoy a glass of sand on prints, gifts and apparel, when […]
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Haiku
I think I’ve got something! What is it? A haiku. God bless you! No, it’s a poem. Have you had it long…is it contagious? Like the common coldIt is nothing to sneeze at– words may serve to heal © 2022 Phil Perkins PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com. See lyrics here → On the Road […]
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Humor: A Long Day
After a long day of hiking in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, I was exhausted, hungry, and still several miles away from my vehicle parked at the trailhead. So, I decided to call a cab for a ride back. Fifteen minutes later, this vintage 1920’s Cadillac taxi arrived – with no driver. Unfortunately, the keys […]
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Planetary Reflections
When I woke up early this morning, to my great surprise, I observed that Planet Saturn had somehow been relocated inside of my computer, reflecting on the motherboard and featuring a vibrant green coloration?! I thought to myself – this can’t be…I must be imagining things – and so, I closed my eyes and went […]
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An Irish Riddle
The Question Can you cite an example of a sentence which uses the word “and” consecutively, five times in a row? The Story In Dublin, Ireland, there was a pub known as the Bear And Boar. One morning, following a powerful storm, the sign from that establishment was found broken, scattered in shambles across the […]
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Because It’s There
Like the old saying goes about undertaking challenges: why did you climb the mountain? Because it’s there. You can go here – Redbubble, Society 6 and Pixels – to discover some great products and gift giving ideas for the upcoming holiday season, or anytime. Thank you!
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Abstract 3D Heart
I gave her my heart. Sometime later, we went our separate ways and she gave it back to me. Everything had changed so quickly – it felt surreal. Taking precautions, doctors were shocked to observe that my heart closely resembled a textured, three dimensional structure, something akin to having been designed with Affinity Photo and […]
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Kitchen Comedy
In the kitchen, yesterday, with graphic effects added this morning. 👽 If you enjoy laughter, then you should try my lasagna…
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Mechanical Octopus
Halloween is coming… Lurking in the water at dusk, this giant mechanical octopus waits patiently off shore for its next meal. However, if encountered at your front door, an ample provision of goldfish crackers should assuage its hunger. You can also benefit by visiting these shops for great gifts and apparel items, no matter the […]
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If you don’t mind…
Enjoy this fun typographic design on a variety of cool products – tee shirts, mugs, etc. – available through the following shops: Cafepress, Society 6 and Redbubble. Thanks, management.
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Half of 2021
In any calendar year with 365 days – such as 2021 – the median point representing an equal amount of time before and after occurs at noon on July 2nd (the time of this post). May your next 4,380 hours be greater than the previous 🤔
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Comedy Quote
Learn from the mistakes of others. You can never live long enough to make them all yourself. — Groucho Marx PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.
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Comedy Quote
People who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do. — Isaac Asimov PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.
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Poem In Response
After reading “Man, am I dreaming?” – a comedic poem about household chores, by poet Michele Lee – I wrote this response: Provocative and productiveWith a sense of humor intact Doing dishes and the laundryFor sharing we time – that’s a pact. © 2021 Phil Perkins PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.
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Poem of Dreaming
PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com. Some may say she’s perfectShe’ll tell you otherwiseAware that she has faultsThere’s no need for disguise Her shy smile and brown eyesEach melt my heart awayPlus, an inner beautyShe’s more than just okay The time to share is nowWhile in the Spring of lifeAnd were my wish fulfilled Come […]
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